At Mountain View Elementary School student safety is our first and foremost priority. In accordance to our RUSD Board policy, our campus is closed before and after instructional hours. This means that parents and other adults will need to drop off and pick up their students off at one of our three main gates.

1. Students walking to/from campus, may use the front gate beside the main office or the library gate.
2. Students arriving/departing campus in vehicles should use the rear gate at the end of the main driveway on Mountain View Ave.

• Only TK/Kindergarten students may enter through the gate at the kindergarten playground, which fronts Streeter Avenue at the bus lane.

For the safety of our Roadrunners and the community, please adhere to these safety precautions when picking up and dropping off your student.

• The painted crosswalks on the main driveway are to be kept clear at all times.
• The right lane has been designated for the loading and unloading of students only, NO PARKING!
• The left lane of the entering driveway is to be kept open for those moving through to the driveway loop and exit.
• Stay alert for vehicles pulling into and out of the loading/unloading zone and be mindful to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
• All traffic rules, posted signs, and painted curbs are to be observed, along with the directions given by supervising school personnel.

 Please be patient, courteous, and cautious.

Student Pick-up/Removing Students from School

The outlined procedures for picking up or removing students during school hours from any RUSD schools are comprehensive and focus on ensuring student safety and proper authorization.

Here’s a summary:

Illness

• Contact: The school contacts the parent/legal guardian or listed emergency contacts.
• Identification: The person picking up the student must show ID.
• Emergency Contacts: Only individuals listed on the emergency card can pick up the ill student.

Non-illness (appointments, transportation, early pick up, etc)

If someone other than the parent or legal guardian is picking up a student, they must have written permission from the parent or legal guardian, even if they are listed on the emergency card. Additionally, anyone picking up the student, regardless of the reason, must show identification and sign the student out using the school log before they can interact with the student (EDC 49408).

• Written Permission: Required from the parent/legal guardian for anyone, 18 years old or older, picking up the student who is not the parent/legal guardian.
• Details: The written permission is required for that specific day and appointment only and must include the name of the person, specific date, purpose, and be signed by the parent/legal guardian.
• Identification: The person must show ID to sign out the student.
• Documentation: The school will make a photocopy of the individual's ID, attach it to the written permission, and document it in the student's electronic file. Notes for recurring or future appointments will not be accepted.

If written permission is not provided, the school may contact the parent/legal guardian to obtain it by email. Without this permission, the student cannot be released to anyone, even if they are listed on the emergency card.

Stepparents:

• Legal Rights: Stepparents don’t have legal custodial rights unless they are adoptive parents.
• Permission: A stepparent needs written permission from a parent with sole or joint legal custody to pick up the student. Sites do not need permission from both parents, just one who has sole or joint legal custody. 

Obtaining permission from the parent or legal guardian before releasing any RUSD student from school is crucial for several reasons:

Safety: Ensures that the student is only released to individuals authorized by the parent or legal guardian, protecting them from potential harm or unauthorized pickups.

Legal Compliance: Adheres to legal requirements and school policies, which mandate that only those with explicit permission can take a student out of school.